🔥New Blog: Raising state revenues is essential to protecting vital services for Michiganders #mileg #statebudget

Raising state revenues is essential to protecting vital services for Michiganders – MLPP

A version of this column originally appeared in Michigan Advance. State policy and budget leaders have finalized the fiscal year (FY) 2026-2027 state budget, and, while it contains some important inve...

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Today we celebrate 61 years of Medicaid! #marchformedicaid Today we joined community partners of the @protectmicare.bsky.social on the state Capitol grounds where we heard from healthcare professionals, advocates and Medicaid beneficiaries on why Medicaid matters to them. #mileg

🏆61 years ago, Medicaid was created as a promise that people will be able to receive the care they need. Now, Medicaid is under threat. Join us on July 30 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Michigan State Capitol to celebrate 61 years of Medicaid and advocate for its future. #ProtectMICare #mileg

March For Medicaid · Michigan Families For Fair Care

Join us on July 30 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Michigan State Capitol to celebrate 61 years of Medicaid and advocate for its future. On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicaid in...

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🔥 New Blog Today we’re pleased to feature a blog co-written by @alexandra-stamm.bsky.social, Education Policy Analyst at the League, and Steven J. Norton, Executive Director of Michigan Parents for Schools: bit.ly/4wiNXRu #ProtectPublicSchools #NoVouchers #MIeducation #mileg

Public dollars belong in public schools – MLPP

We’re pleased to feature this blog co-written by Alexandra Stamm, Education Policy Analyst at the Michigan League for Public Policy, and Steven J. Norton, Executive Director of Michigan Parents for Sc...

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Despite the positive impacts of early childhood funding on educational outcomes and maternal labor force participation, the state continues to underinvest in children during their earliest and most developmentally important years #mileg #ece #k12education

Infants and toddlers in Michigan are being “shortchanged” – MLPP

A version of this column originally appeared in The Alpena News. In 2023, for every public dollar spent on the education and care of a school-aged child in Michigan, only 23 cents were spent on a pres...

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Infants and toddlers in Michigan are being “shortchanged”

In 2023, for every public dollar spent on the education and care of a school-aged child in Michigan, only 23 cents were spent on a preschooler and just 8 cents were spent on an infant or toddler. This...

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🔥Hot take: Asking questions in person will give you a much better sense of what your candidate stands for than the glossy mailers and yard signs will. We can help you prepare for those conversations. #askyourcandidates #mileg #2026election

Knock-knock, your future lawmakers are here to chat – MLPP

A version of this column originally appeared in Michigan Advance. The parades are over, the fireworks stands are packing up, and I’m really starting to regret multiple days of potato salad and ice cre...

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COMMENTARY from @michleague.bsky.social Knock-knock, your future lawmakers are here to chat michiganadvance.com/2026/07/13/k...

Knock-knock, your future lawmakers are here to chat • Michigan Advance

The parades are over, the fireworks stands are packing up, and I’m really starting to regret multiple days of potato salad and ice cream as a standalone meal. But there’s still plenty to look forward ...

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Commentary from Janice Hudson, a member of the Michigan NETWORK Advocates Team and formerly the League's senior health policy analyst. #mileg #mlpp

Opinion | Michigan: Don’t remain silent on treatment of our immigrant neighbors - Bridge Michigan

We must continue to urge Congress to prioritize spending of our tax dollars on programs that promote the common good and that do not tear families and communities apart.

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Do you know a Master of Social Work (MSW) student? #mlpp 🎓 The Beck Scholarship is available to students enrolled in an MSW program at a Michigan college or university. 💻 Apply before Friday, July 10, 2026: bit.ly/3yx8DfH

Apply for the Beck Scholarship – MLPP

The Beck Scholarship is available each year to Master of Social Work (MSW) students who plan to use their social work degrees to improve the lives of people with low incomes in Michigan. Up to two $2,...

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Our Kids Count Policy Director Anne Kuhnen weighed in on the low wages that continue to contribute to Michigan's childcare workforce crisis and a new statewide wage pilot in this @commongroundmedia.bsky.social article by Brianna Nargiso #mileg #ECE

Childcare workforce crisis fuels push for wage reforms – Common Ground

Without sustained investment, families will continue to have difficulty accessing stable, high-quality childcare.

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Rx Kids has already helped more than 12,000 families in nearly 50 urban, suburban and rural communities across Michigan during pregnancy and infancy. But that progress is now at risk. Take action now and tell Michigan leaders to keep supporting Rx Kids: bit.ly/SupportRxKids #mileg #mlpp

The League has put together a series of questions like this to help you while engaging with candidates this campaign season: mlpp.org/ask-your-candidates/ Issue areas include: ✔️ Taxes and Revenue ✔️Economic Justice ✔️Education Safety ✔️Jobs and Economy ✔️Healthcare ✔️Immigration ... and more! #mileg

💡Did you know? Michigan is leading with solutions for moms and babies. 🚨Take action now and tell Michigan leaders to keep supporting Rx Kids: bit.ly/SupportRxKids See less

🔥New Blog: Five Fast Facts with the League's Visual Communications Specialist Audrey Matusz #mlpp

Five Fast Facts: Audrey Matusz – MLPP

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COMMENTARY from the @michleague.bsky.social Current federal threats to SNAP, WIC would exacerbate hunger in Michigan michiganadvance.com/2026/06/24/c...

Current federal threats to SNAP, WIC would exacerbate hunger in Michigan • Michigan Advance

At a time when hunger is on the rise in Michigan and food prices are skyrocketing, current federal threats to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutritio...

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🚨Action Alert: Tell lawmakers to remove language that harms immigrant students #mileg

Find Your Representatives - The Education Trust - Midwest

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TLDR: The House passed a Farm Bill proposal in late April that fails to address the devastating cuts to SNAP. Supporters of the bill have claimed it will support farmers and strengthen agriculture. But farmers disagree. Learn more about the concerns of over 300 small to midsized farmers. #mileg

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League President and CEO @monique-stanton.bsky.social notes in today's blog, the U.S. Senate has the opportunity to pass a Farm Bill that both helps farmers and alleviates hunger. "...it’s imperative that we speak up for the more than 1.4 million Michiganders who participate in SNAP." #mileg

Michigan children and families deserve better. #mileg Kids Count Policy Director @annekuhnen.bsky.social shares our data-backed concerns about Michigan House Bill 5727, which would put young workers at risk by eliminating our state's youth work permit system.

Michigan House proposal would put young workers at risk – MLPP

A version of this column originally appeared in Michigan Advance. Recently the Michigan League for Public Policy shared deep concerns about a bill that would put young workers in our state at risk by ...

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🗣️ Hey, Grand Rapids! 🗣️ The League invites you to join us for Grand Rapids Advocacy Boot Camp. Join the League for our Advocacy Boot Camp in person in Grand Rapids on Thursday, August 13th. 📲 Register before July 10: bit.ly/4vRQD7T #mlpp #mileg

2026 Grand Rapids Advocacy Boot Camp Application

It’s never been more important to use your voice than it is now! Join us for an interactive and informative advocacy workshop designed to develop your knowledge and skills to strengthen your advocacy ...

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Our Kids Count Policy Director @annekuhnen.bsky.social was interviewed about a bill designed to roll back the state’s youth work permit system. #mileg 💻Read full article: Michigan House bill could reduce state oversight of youth employment

Michigan House bill could reduce state oversight of youth employment

A Michigan House bill would roll back the state’s youth work permit system and shift age verification to employers.

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💯Opt-Out, Michigan! No Vouchers Phone Banking Help us get lots of folks to the info session because we are going to need to activate everyone to keep these vouchers out of Michigan. RSVP today to join us for phone banking throughout the month of June. #MichEd #MIEdJustice #mileg #k12education

Opt-Out, Michigan! No Vouchers Phone Banking

Call Michigan community members to fight vouchers in Michigan!

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League President and CEO @monique-stanton.bsky.social notes in today's blog, the U.S. Senate has the opportunity to pass a Farm Bill that both helps farmers and alleviates hunger. "...it’s imperative that we speak up for the more than 1.4 million Michiganders who participate in SNAP." #mileg

Harmful Farm Bill proposal would worsen food insecurity in Michigan – MLPP

A version of this column originally appeared in Bridge Michigan. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Farm Bill proposal in late April that fails to address the devastating cuts made to the Supp...

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The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from our partner @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social highlights areas of progress, including improvements in some economic and family outcomes, while also showing continued challenges in education and health. Learn more at aecf.org/databook. #mileg #KidsCountMI

We are celebrating (and seriously contemplating) the 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book 🤔 Read what League President and CEO @monique-stanton.bsky.social thinks about education and economic wellbeing in Michigan: bit.ly/4ec22bB #mileg #KidsCountMI #KidsCount

Michigan ranks 34th in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Michigan League for Public Policy urges focus on supporting thriving kids and families; state continues to rank in the bottom 10 states for educatio...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. ET  Contact: Laura Millard Ross | lauramr@mlpp.org | 517-281-1084 Michigan ranks 34th in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Michigan League for Public Policy...

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Today marks the release of the 37th KIDS COUNT® Data Book! Our annual report features an enhanced index that includes a score in addition to a rank for each state, better highlighting how child well-being has changed over time. Explore the latest data on children in your state: aecf.org/databook

Today marks the release of the 37th KIDS COUNT® Data Book! Our annual report features an enhanced index that includes a score in addition to a rank for each state, better highlighting how child well-being has changed over time. Explore the latest data on children in your state: aecf.org/databook

Federal mandates are coming. New work requirements and eligibility checks will overwhelm an already-stretched system — unless Michigan invests in MDHHS staffing now. Tell your lawmakers: Fund MDHHS. Protect Medicaid. It takes less than a minute to send an email #mileg

Take Action - Protect MI Care

Your voice matters. Fill out this form to contact your lawmakers. Michigan’s Medicaid program is under pressure from federal cuts made last year that threaten coverage for more than 2 […]

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✅ Happy Fact Sheet Friday ✅ 🔦 Spotlight on your city at mlpp.org/city-fact-sheets/ #mileg #mlpp

Census Fact Sheets by City – MLPP

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We're excited to introduce our new Grants Manager, Betsy Zobl-Tar! In today's blog, Betsy steps into the deeper side of community spaces and water access. Read her latest blog to learn what inspired her to work at the League. #mlpp

Swimming toward equity – MLPP

I love water.  I love swimming in it and floating on it and even just skipping rocks across it. To me water everywhere is the absolute best thing about living in Michigan.  I grew up with swim lessons...

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